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Magali Metrailler
Oct 19, 2014,11:41 AM
I wasn't trying to pry about Ms Metrailler's own creative opinions on the later models, only whether she actually participated on those later designs.
I actually appreciative the open faced versions but find them almost impossible form my old eyes to read, and like you, think the III was not only in a different financial league, but without the chrono function didn't quite make sense to me to be included in the Amvox family (tho that opens the whole question of the Ii vs II). I appreciate the 7 aesthetically, but it too is a big jump in price from the II, and still prefer the simpler face of the II.
best
jo
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Your favourite Jaeger Lecoultre Amvox?
By: amanico : October 15th, 2014-00:54
1, 2, 3, 5, 7? 1: 2: 3: 5: 7: I was in love with the One... Deeply mad about the 2... Intrigued by the 3, and then.... Well.... Quite indifferent with the others. The 1 was a superb modern evocation of th Polaris. The 2 a captivating concept Watch. The 3 ...
A clear favourite: 2A
By: ztirual : October 15th, 2014-01:59
then, I agree, it sort of went pear shaped. But to each his/ her own...
# 1
By: Bobbe : October 15th, 2014-06:05
because of the pure forms, which remind me of the Polaris....
My vote has some bias ...
By: nilomis : October 15th, 2014-07:21
Because I own an Amvox 2 but my preference is for the Amvox 1 (SS please). I was silly to sell my Amvox 1 and one day it will be back. Cheers, Nilo
Black Concept
By: tinker2 : October 15th, 2014-10:23
Well, I love all three of the Amvox 2's the best-- mostly because they are the "original" of the second generation, but also because I find them to be the most legible. I myself own the black PVD, which I find to be the "purest" expression of the designer...
I did...
By: tinker2 : October 15th, 2014-12:21
I did try the Amvox III strap-- wasn't for me. The original one I liked, but broke at the lugs pin. The one I am wearing above is a custom one that I seem to like the most.
one more thing
By: tinker2 : October 15th, 2014-12:26
In fact I have the very same strap you have on the picture of the black concept at the top far left of your original post. It's just a too much too "butch" for me. And really makes it feel WAY race-car for me. I know I know, it is a car-inspired watch, bu...
You had to ask?
By: respo : October 15th, 2014-18:40
But I love the AMVOX I, too. Best, respo ...
Wow Respo
By: tinker2 : October 16th, 2014-05:31
Where did you get that literature? It seems to be from the watch's launch, no? Looks great, and I love and share your love for the watch-- but like I told you before, keep an eye on the fabric of the strap-- mine ripped along the lug pins at an inopportun...
The literature is...
By: respo : October 17th, 2014-06:21
...from the first Yearbook from JLC, if I am not mistaken. That first edition had a nice and well illustrated article about the AMVOX. The JLC Year Books are terrific publications. I missed #6 (2013) and #7 (2014), but I will continue the hunt. And I am p...
One More Vote for the "2"
By: Tim_M : October 15th, 2014-20:40
Amvox 2 for me, original Ti or platinum, please! The original is a pure vision, an original idea, and an enduring classic... I think it's hard to beat. Best, Tim
Amvox 2 for me...
By: Dave G : October 16th, 2014-09:49
The chronograph mechanism is just so original. Dave
Mine...
By: Dave G : October 18th, 2014-00:31
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Another thought
By: tinker2 : October 17th, 2014-13:52
I also think the work of Magali Metrailler cannot be over-estimated enough. And I am not sure how much she had to do with the iterations after the Amvox II. I know she is no longer with the company, but perhaps Nicolas can elaborate?
She was in charge of the Amvox III, and 5.
By: amanico : October 17th, 2014-14:08
Of course she was in charge of the Amvox II designs. The first, and the itérations. JLC wanted to go further in the design of the Amvox II. Personally, I don't find the open dial series was at the level of the first generation. The Racing was a bit better...
Magali Metrailler
By: tinker2 : October 19th, 2014-11:41
I wasn't trying to pry about Ms Metrailler's own creative opinions on the later models, only whether she actually participated on those later designs. I actually appreciative the open faced versions but find them almost impossible form my old eyes to read...
Another Amvox2 fan
By: Artoxares : October 20th, 2014-10:10
I enjoy mine a lot of course: But I keep dreaming of that one, which has never been produced: All the best, Nicolas ...